Ombre manicure: DIY in five easy steps

April 12, 2013 1:37 PM

5. When dry, finish with a clear top coat for protection. (Credit: Barbara Alper)

Ombre-- the slow fade from one shade to another-- is a hot trend this spring, and what better place to wear it than your nails? Here are five steps to an ombre manicure, as demonstrated by Bridgette Bock of Salon Blue in Mineola using the sponge technique....

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Ombre-- the slow fade from one shade to another-- is a hot trend this spring, and what better place to wear it than your nails? Here are five steps to an ombre manicure, as demonstrated by Bridgette Bock of Salon Blue in Mineola using the sponge technique.

(Credit: Barbara Alper)

1. Apply a base coat, let dry.

(Credit: Barbara Alper)

2. Apply a coat of light polish. This is Crewed Interest by Essie.

(Credit: Barbara Alper)

3. Apply two colors to a sponge. Here, Bock combines It's Obvious by Essie with Conquistadorable by OPI.